As a Relationship Manager at ClearCompany, my raison d’etre is to save our clients time. More often than not, this means singing the praises of our Paperless Onboarding Module. One of my first converts, let’s call her Maggie, is a one-woman HR show. When I met her, Maggie was implementing our Applicant Tracking System, and her most time consuming duty was onboarding a new hire.

Should you be afraid of E-Verify? Absolutely not, since the service can help you screen candidates and stay out of trouble. Still, many companies are wary about using the E-Verify service thanks to “controversial” articles in online publications on the downsides of the practice.

With Cupid taking center stage this week, we thought we would turn our attention showing some love to your candidates. While operating transparently certainly benefits internal company processes and productivity, it also goes a long way in creating an appealing employer brand that candidates will love. Your employer brand is your organization’s reputation as an employer, and ensuring you have a strong one can be the difference between a flock of talented candidates and an empty inbox.

The following article, originally published in 2014, has recently been updated as of March 2017 with resources to help you attract those high performing candidates. Need a little more guidance? Take a look at our related articles to start off on the right foot: A Forward-Looking Approach to Getting the Right People in the Right Jobs Personalize Your Applicant Screening Process for Better Results A Template for Crafting the Best Job Descriptions There’s currently a war raging for the best talent, and you might already be losing. Recent statistics show a much rosier employment picture in many industries, but before you start celebrating, know it’s not all good news.

Monday September 15, 1997 - do you remember where you were? Chances are you don't, as it was just another Monday as far as US History is concerned. However, for me, that 258th day of the year corresponded with my first day of real employment. That’s right - this cum laude finance graduate was transforming into an entry level Fund Accountant at a major financial services institution!